So who the hell is Blaine Clausell??? Virges just committed too...

[pebblesForstate]

Damn! a 1 star OL (sigh).

Guess Virges is pretty good though, right?

Linky

 

[pebblesForstate]

Damn! a 1 star OL (sigh).

Guess Virges is pretty good though, right?

Linky

 

[Afro Dawg]

Of the two West Point guys we've got committed (Virges and Carr), he'll probably end up making the most impact down the road.

 

[Seinfeld]

Not Louisiana State or Louisiana Tech, but Louisiana. Who the <17> is that?

 

[Bullyfan87]

The link on Scout sent me to the ULM site...Ragin' Cajuns. Glad to see we're aiming high and recruiting against that powerhouse...

 

[SnakePlissken]

Glad to see we're aiming high and recruiting against that powerhouse...

Actually, we are. We're just getting commitments from the lower tier guys and not the powerhouse guys. Anyway, I trust Hevesy & Mullen for now.

 

[pebblesForstate]

Actually, we are. We're just getting commitments from the lower tier guys and not the powerhouse guys. Anyway, I trust Hevesy & Mullen for now.

I mean I agree its OK to pick up some of these project guys (like apparently Clausell is) and bring them along, but we can't be filling up too much more of these early committments with 1 star players. Hell, at least get some 3 star medium range players.

I realize some players in the past who were not rated highly but still progressed to be outstanding SEC caliber players (i.e McCluster types, sorry for the om reference) but for the most part, I would like for us to stay away from these 1 star types.

But, hell, what do I know...I thought Pegues was going to be an all-american by the end of his career, thx crooms!!!

 

[Xenomorph]

...But I disagree on Virges being potentially better. I'll vote for Carr if for no other reason than his leadership skills, not to mention he's a great athlete.

 

[Afro Dawg]

He's not a leader at all, but I doubt we'll sign a better athlete than him. Virges is just a beast and has his head on right.

 

[spacecataz]

And hell, he hasn't signed any papers yet. It's not like we're stuck with him.

 

[bulldawg21]

I would like for us to stay away from these 1 star types.

1 star means the player hasn't been evaluated yet. Not saying he's gonna be a 4 star when he is evaluated, just letting you know. He is 6-6 295 so at least he's got that going for him.

 

[615dawg]

Everyone knows the Louisiana Cougars.

They lost the Burboun Bowl a few years back to the SCLSU Muddogs. They had a great player - his name was Bobby Boucher.

 

[HD6]

is exhibit A of why the star system is flawed. Nobody gave that kid a second thought, and he just falls into SCLSU's lap. Turns out to be All American.

 

[wbc40]

/Hey needle dick!

 

[615dawg]

if he would have played offense. I'm glad we weren't on their schedule that year, but I feel bad for West Mississippi. I think they lost a couple of players that game.

 

[Fletch Fletcher]

Damn! a 1 star OL (sigh).

As others have noted, a 1 star on Scout simply means they have yet to evaluate him. The lowest Scout will rate a D1 signee is 2 star. They just haven't received and/or reviewed his film.

He does have good size. His Scout commit article stated that OUR coaches measured him at 6'7" around 280lb.

 

[JacksonDevilDog]

He was measured at 6-7 and 278 lbs. He ran a 5.0 flat 40. That's pretty damn impressive. He'll probably be 6-7 300 before he steps foot on campus. It sounds like a pretty good pickup because of his speed and size.

 

[biguglyjoe]

<div class="headline"> <h2>Legaux, Williams top all-combine team</h2> </div> <div class="subhead"> <div class="page-actions"> Comment Email Print <a id="espnstlink" style="background: transparent url(<a target="_blank" href=">http://a.espncdn.com/icons/share-icon-12x12.png)</a> no-repeat scroll left top; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;">Share </div><cite class="source">By Brian Stumpf
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Over 750 athletes attended the Nike Combine held in Mobile, Ala., at Ladd-Peebles Stadium on Saturday, but only 25 can make the first All-Nike Combine team of the 2009 tour.</p>

And note, the selections are based upon combine performance and projected college recruitability. Athletes must have completed two of the four combine tests to be eligible for selection.</p> <h4>Mobile All-Nike Combine Team</h4> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Offense</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr class="last"> <td>QB: Munchie Legaux, 6-foot-4, 180 pounds, New Orleans (La.) Edna Karr
Results: 4.72 40, 3.95 shuttle, 30'6" PB, 29.1" VJ, 88.68 SPARQ.
Breakdown: He passed for nearly 2,000 yards and 22 TDs as a junior and showed great athletic ability at combine.

RB: James Gillum, 5-10, 173, Pearl River (La.)
Results: 4.49 40, 4.38 shuttle, 28' PB, 32.4" VJ, 80.58 SPARQ.
Breakdown: Tested well despite minor injury. He was a Class 4A all-state pick last fall, rushing for over 1,400 yards.

RB: Greg Hudson, 5-9.5, 191, Monroe (La.) Richwood Results: 4.69 40, 4.05 shuttle, 39' PB, 36.3" VJ, 114.57 SPARQ.
Breakdown: Ran for 720 yards on just 88 carries as junior and looks primed for big senior year.

RB: Jamal Woodyard, 5-8.5, 188, Fairhope (Ala.)
Results: 4.60 40, 4.25 shuttle, 36'6" PB, 29.1" VJ, 93.96 SPARQ.
Breakdown: Class 6A all-state pick last fall after rushing for over 1,400 yards and 17 TDs

WR: Sammie Coates (Class of '11), 6-1.5, 161, Leroy (Ala.)
Results: 4.68 40, 4.54 shuttle, 41' PB, 34.9" VJ, 96.54 SPARQ.
Breakdown: Rising junior was a two-way playmaker for Alabama 2A state champs last fall

WR: Nolen Smith, 6-2.5, 181, Oneonta (Ala.)
Results: 4.85 40, 4.23 shuttle, 37' PB, 29.1" VJ, 85.50 SPARQ.
Breakdown: His time in the 40 was below average, but hard to argue with his production from last year (102 catches for 1,552 yards and 23 TDs).

OL: Blaine Clausell, 6-6, 280, Mobile (Ala.) Baker <br style="font-weight: bold;"> Results<span style="font-weight: bold;">: 5.60 40, 4.83 shuttle, 35' PB, 25.5" VJ, 67.17 SPARQ.</span> <br style="font-weight: bold;"> Breakdown<span style="font-weight: bold;">: Big offensive tackle showed nice athletic ability with solid shuttle and vertical jump numbers</span>

OL: Ryan Hollivay, 6-5, 374, Columbus (Miss.) New Hope
Results: 6.29 40, 5.84 shuttle, 35'6" PB, 19.6" VJ, 69.12 SPARQ.
Breakdown: Big man posted second-best SPARQ. Rating for an OL.

OL: Chase Hughes, 6-2.5, 286, Springville (Ala.)
Results: 5.27 40, 4.71 shuttle, 34'6" PB, 22.8" VJ, 68.97 SPARQ.
Breakdown: Showed good athletic ability and a very solid SPARQ rating.

OL: D'Antwone King, 6-3, 308, Calera (Ala.)
Results: 5.55 40, 5.02 shuttle, 37' PB, 22.1" VJ, 69.27 SPARQ.
Breakdown: King was a second team all-state pick last fall by The Birmingham News. He likes 'Bama and Ole Miss.

OL: Dulan Nicholas, 6-4, 240, Mobile (Ala.) Faith Academy
Results: 5.20 40, 4.68 shuttle, 33' PB, 22.9" VJ, 59.01 SPARQ.
Breakdown: Versatile lineman has a good frame.

ATH: Raheem Richard (Class of '11), 5-6, 150, Thibodaux (La.)
Results: 4.55 40, 4.01 shuttle, 30' PB, 37.8" VJ, 99.63 SPARQ.
Breakdown: Not the biggest stature-wise, but will be a great complement to top prospect Trovon Reed at Thibodaux this fall.

ATH: Matthew Wells, 6-2, 198, Monticello (Miss.) Lawrence County
Results: 4.55 40, 4.34 shuttle, 34'6" PB, 32.6" VJ, 96.48 SPARQ.
Breakdown: One of the Magnolia state's top prospects with early offers from Ole Miss and Mississippi State.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

 

[Xenomorph]

...well, you know probably better than me so I'll take your word for it.

 

[Todd4State]

taking a chance on a guy that is 6'7" 280 that is an OT. This guy is going to RS anyway, so that will give him another year to develop and get stronger. Especially since we're not likely to get Damien Robinson.

This sure beats the heck out of taking a chance on a guy who is 6'1" 260, but his Dad knows Croom and he can wrestle.

 

[kired]

Clausell must be from a poor football school. Says in this interview they went 0-10 last year, so maybe he just doens't get any publicity being on such a bad team. He certainly has some size. Also says he plans to enroll for the spring - guess he has some brains to go along with that size.

http://mississippistate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=968363

 

[lawdawg02]

Best of luck to ya on the upcoming play.

 

[rhs43]

Clausell is 6-7 278 and was clocked at 5.01 in the forty at the State camp. I think Mullen is recruiting lineman that fit blocking for the spread than recruiting just for stars. Seems like with Clausell's numbers, he will be a good pass blocker.

 

[NutherT]

Who was maybe the smartest football player to ever come through MSU.